"Since law enforcement agencies began partnering with citizens through community policing, we've seen significant drops in crime rates."
- US Attorney General, John Ashcroft

Deputy Cari Green-Perry - Manatee County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Cari Green-Perry began her career in Law Enforcement in August of 1987 as a records clerk for the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Coming from a long line of law enforcement personnel, Cari enrolled in the Manatee County Vo-tec, Law Enforcement Academy in November of 1988. Being fluent in Spanish and English, Cari transferred to the Communications section and remained a Communications Specialist where she then completed the Charles B. Wells, Law Enforcement Academy and went on as a road deputy. Working with the public on a daily basis, Cari found a high percentage of calls were those of the domestic nature and discovered that intervention services for victims and children of domestic abuse were in great need. Cari took particular care to prioritize these calls in a manner that would properly refer victims to centers for counseling and long term care; living without violence.

In 1996, Cari teamed up with Captain John C. Hagaman anal formed the first Domestic Violence Unit within the Manatee County Sheriff’s office. Cari became the Domestic Violence Coordinator for the Sheriff's Office and is acting Liaisons Officer between the Sheriff’s Office and the State Attorney’s Office. Working alongside with the State Attorney’s Office, Cari is able to assist in investigations, interviewing of additional witnesses and any collections of evidence needed for prosecution. Cari soon developed a program enabling a Domestic Violence Specialist to visit every home within the Manatee County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction after an incident of domestic violence had occurred, make proper referrals for long term care and provide for emergency services such as food, water and lights. The Domestic Violence Specialist will also assist the victim in obtaining an Injunction for Protection, should it be necessary. Since holding this position, Cari won an award from the Late Lawton E. Chiles, for outstanding service in the Survivor Support category at the 1998 Governors Peace at Home Awards; Stopping Domestic Violence.

Cari is also a Domestic Violence instructor and holds yearly training for Law Enforcement Officers, civilians and professional personnel. Cari holds the title of President for the Manatee County Victims Rights Council and holds the chair for Community Outreach and Education through the Manatee County Family Violence Council. At this moment, Cari is most proud of her activity with the Peaceful Resolutions Task Force, a small group of professionals reaching out to high school students throughout Manatee County with a program aimed at helping students understand the cycle of violence and how to stop it. At the end of Cari's very busy day, she finds her own peace and tranquility in the comforts of her home in the country with husband Detective Joseph Perry, daughter Kaley, two dogs and two cats.